Assistant Manager - Purchase

In this role at MAHLE, you will be responsible for ensuring systematic and operational processes are followed for raw material ordering. Your duties will include ordering raw materials according to schedule from the Supply Chain Management (SCM) department. It will be crucial for you to keep key stakeholders informed of any new developments and collaborate with suppliers and within the region to review and progress escalations and open topics effectively. Your experience and qualifications should include the ability to raise Request for Quotation (RFQ) to potential suppliers, follow up with suppliers for timely quotes, and engage in new product development at the supplier end. You should also be capable of developing new vendors, conducting regular price comparisons to ensure cost efficiency, and have knowledge of purchasing foundry raw materials such as Steel scrap, ferro alloys, and Sand. Additionally, maintaining strong relationships with vendors, reviewing purchasing agreements, measuring supply inventory, and staying updated on industry trends are key aspects of the role. Familiarity with 4M change and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) is also required. Minimum Requirements for this role include fluency in written and spoken English, strong computer skills (especially in Microsoft Excel), excellent administration skills, basic understanding of IT principles, ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines, excellent communication skills, customer focus, results orientation, responsibility, organization, logical thinking, passion for learning new concepts, attention to detail, and at least 3 years of experience in a purchasing role. At MAHLE, we offer a collaborative environment with exciting assignments and ongoing personal and career development opportunities. We encourage candidates to apply even if they do not meet every single requirement, as they may still be the right fit for the role. The interview process will typically follow the shortlisting of profiles from online applications. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, we welcome applications from individuals of all social, religious, and ethnic backgrounds, as well as those with disabilities (both mental and physical), various gender identities, and neurodivergent individuals. If you have any further questions, please feel free to reach out to swati.kshirsagar@MAHLE.COM.,